Sermons on John 16:1-16:

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – God’s Plan Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

God’s Plan doesn’t automatically happen. People shift responsibility off on God, but we can see from Jesus’ teaching and prayer life that’s not so.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral If you weren’t here, ask someone for notes! We don’t have time for a full recap, but in the previous studies we looked at what is a lost sheep, and why it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 9:37-38, John 16:13, Matthew 23:11, Luke 14:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

The Holy Spirit: What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

The work of the Holy Spirit

Yates Pool is a famous oil field in West Texas. During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Ira Yates. Because of Yates’ inability to make enough money on his ranching operation to make his mortgage payment, he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

The biggest sin the Holy Spirit is working to convict men of is their unbelief in Jesus.

The Work of the Spirit 1. TO CONVICT US John 16:8-11 When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: [9] in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; [10] in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion With God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 28, 2006

Communion: To share thoughts and feelings

Turn to John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Today I want to talk about communion. We are going to partake of communion or "the Lords Supper" later ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Once Was Lost Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2007

What part does God play in our becoming Christians? Is it all our decision, or does God influence us somehow?

OPEN: A young man asked an old rich man how he made his money. The old guy fingered his worsted wool vest and said, "Well, son, it was 1932, the depth of the Great Depression. I was down to my last nickel. I invested that nickel in an apple. I spent the entire day polishing the apple and, at ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Great Is Your Name

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 16, 2004

“All things that the Father has are mine. Therefore I said that He will take of mine and declare it to you” John 16:15.

Theme: How great is Your Name Text: Pr. 8:22-31; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 Today is Trinity Sunday - the day we celebrate the Holy Trinity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We can only understand this revelation, as the Scriptures teach us, when the Spirit, who is identical with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:22-31, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Capturing The Joy

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 9, 2006

Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his

Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his children to live a life full of joy; a joy ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sends The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 31, 2004

PENTECOST(A) - Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to comfort his disciples and to convince the world in regard to sin, righteousness, judgement.

John 16:5-11 - May 30, 2004 - Pentecost JOHN 16:5-11 5"Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, `Where are you going?’ 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Craftsman At God's Side"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 2, 2004

Christ as a craftsman, makes our world, and our salvation.

Proverbs 8:22-31: THE CRAFTSMAN AT GOD’S SIDE Have you ever watched a craftsman working hard at his craft? Maybe you’ve watched a construction crew build a house. While we were remodeling this building, I watched all kinds of craftsman - a carpenter, a plumber, an electrician – each one worked ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31, John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Trinity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2004

Why is the doctrine of the Trinity so important to our understanding of salvation?

06-06-04 Stiffkey Trinity Sunday Today is Trinity Sunday and so I think it is useful to ask the question today - Do Christians believe in one God or Three Gods? as the Muslims claim. This is often the challenge made by those Monotheistic religions that do not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Anglican

The Trinity

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 4, 2004

Why the Trinity is so important to us today.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday June 6, 2004 “The Trinity” John 16:5-16 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought about it? The “Trinity” is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Methodist

Let The Spirit Be Your Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2004

The following are thirteen greater levels of blessing that we receive from the Spirit when we trust and obey the Lord Jesus to be our leader

Let the Spirit Be Your Leader John 16:13- "But when He the Spirit of Truth, the truth-giving Spirit, comes, He will guide you into all Truth (the whole, full truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority) but He will tell whatever He hears from the Father; He will give the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And Unbelievers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message of how he Holy Spirit works in the life of a lost person.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND UNBELIEVERS John 16:7-11 INTRO: The Holy Spirit has an exciting, unique, essential ministry to carry out in our world today. What does He do for the unbeliever? The clearest answer is found in our text. READ TEXT! The key word is in verse 8. Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Believers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BELIEVERS John 16:7-14 INTRO: We have been studying the Holy Spirit. We have seen the person of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit and unbelievers. Today, lets look at the role of the Holy Spirit and believers. What does the Holy Spirit do for the believer? There are several ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Or Faith?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 5, 2004

This sermon discusses the fact that a real faith is not just knowing something, but also believing what you know as 100% fact.

Pastor Bruce Ball CrossWinds Bible Church Please turn with me as we read today’s Bible text. One morning at a local elementary school, all the teachers were called into the teacher’s lounge for an unscheduled meeting. This meant they all had to leave their classrooms unsupervised. Mrs. Miles ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: *other